Internal Audit Services

Concepts

• internal audit
• cheshire
• business services
• accounting and auditing
• fiscal services
• auditing services
• financial auditing
• internal control processes
• internal audit services
• audit

Location

Winsford. CW7 2UA

Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) as the contracting authority aims to appoint a suitably qualified provider of Internal Audit Services for the PCC, Cheshire Constabulary (CC) and Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA). The Internal Audit Service will be expected to provide independent objective assurance that each organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. A proactive approach is required to improve systems and achieve Best Practice and Value for Money including the delivery of continuous improvement and elimination of waste and non-value-adding activity. The Contract term is 3 years with the option to extend the contract by two further periods of 12 months. The value of £275,000 is an estimate, and includes the optional contract extensions. Full details can be found within the Online ITT – which is constructed as an online questionnaire with Supporting files in the document folder.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Internal Audit Service will be expected to provide independent objective assurance that each organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. They will also be expected to take a proactive approach to the improvement of systems and enable the achievement of Best Practice and Value for Money including delivering continuous improvement and eliminating waste and non-value-adding activity. The successful Contractor will be required to work closely with the PCC, the PCC’s Chief Finance Officer, the CC and the CC’s Assistant Chief Officer and Head of Finance together with CFA’s Treasurer and Finance Departments. In addition, there will be a need to liaise with other corporate departments for work relating to the management and measurement of performance. The Contractor will also be required to liaise with corporate departments and the External Audit Services regarding the delivery of quality; services, policies, and procedures of the PCC, the CC and CFA. … Please note the value of £275,000 is an estimate, and includes the optional contract extensions.

Renewal Options

There will be the option to extend the contract by two [2] further periods of of 12 Months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79212200 - Internal audit services
• 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
• 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
• 79212000 - Auditing services
• 79212100 - Financial auditing services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.